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2016 BMW X3 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 39 repairs.
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2016 BMW X3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2015 - Apr 2018
May 2016

6400 mi
Rear wiper switch defective Intermittent squeak/groaning sound lower left dash area. Dealer tried many items to find source of noise. Noise came back after a week or two. 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2019
May 2018

23000 mi
Door was sagging significantly 
BMW X3 in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

10000 mi
Panoramic sunroof was making noise when traveling over expansion joints/bumps. Dealer adjusted/lubed sunroof and noises went away. 
BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2017
Apr 2016

4300 mi
Battery was faulty causing service errors. 

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2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW X3 in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016

7100 mi
Rubber seal around rear passenger side window/door is defective. Had to wait for right part to arrive from warehouse. Took nearly 2 weeks for the correct part to arrive. 
Sep 2018

20000 mi
driver seat bottom ripped. dealer replaced for free under warranty 

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2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Washington, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016

6000 mi
Rattle in the driver side door 
May 2018

25000 mi
Back heat heater button stuck Rear center seat belt lock not working 
Feb 2022

42000 mi

US $450
Battery replacement 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Jul 2022
Dec 2016

13640 mi
Light under passenger seat malfunctioned 
Apr 2017

14880 mi
Camera comes on intermittently. Dealer said that the car had a software glitch which has now been fixed. 
May 2021

22320 mi
A/C would stop functioning after diriving the vehicle for 30-45 minutes. Vehicle was brought to multiple BMW dealerships as we were often out of town when the problem occured. Numerous parts were replaced and the problem was (hopefully) solved. 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2016 - May 2019
Oct 2017

10000 mi
Intermittent instrument and audio flickering/interrutions. Turned out to be a loose battery cable that was corrected. 
BMW X3 in Georgia, United States
Oct 2020 - Aug 2023
Nov 2020

33000 mi

US $1200
replace right rear wheel bearing 
Aug 2023

51000 mi

US $5030
Replace AWD transfer case. Car exhibited hesitation and slippage in the transfer of power to the front wheels. Shop advised that transfer case gears were wearing down and causing slippage. Replaced charging port/cigarette lighter style port in front cupholder area 

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2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 188hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2015 - Oct 2020
Dec 2015

8680 mi
Check engine light turned on. Emissions related sensor was replaced. 
Jun 2016

13020 mi
Check engine light came on, diagnosed to the emissions system, diesel particulate sensor. Sensor replaced. Vehicle continued to run normally. 
Jun 2017

27280 mi
Weather seal on the drivers door ripped. Seal replaced by dealership. 

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2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2015 - May 2019
May 2016

8140 mi
The front seats can be extended and the covers inside of the extensions were not properly secured. I was told that if the problem persists BMW will replace the seats. 
Jan 2017

7280 mi
Engine check light on|Found fault "8051C5 metering line heating, activation, short circuit to ground" |Replaced metering line. 
May 2017

15919 mi
ISOFIX child-restraint anchor bars recall (dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars) 
Aug 2017

17085 mi
Turbo not boosting, found fault for turbo boost pressure too low. Rod between wastegate actuator and wastegate valve missing. Found rod in the shield, reinstalled rod with e-clips from wurth kit. 
Jan 2018

20140 mi
Heard a clunk (not loud) when hitting a bump or pot hole. 
Apr 2018

21742 mi
Engine check light on | Found fault "80518A metering line heating, activation: line disconnection | Replaced metering line. 
BMW X3 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Apr 2016

8415 mi

US $294
Check engine light, O2 sensor lazy, air mass quantity 
Jul 2016

12506 mi
Charge Air Pressure Sensor, Pre-Cat Sensor, 02 Sensor 
Sep 2016

16620 mi

US $4157
Pre-cat. Diesel Particular Filter replaced. 
Nov 2016

17620 mi
Drivetrain malfunction. Loss of engine power. Fuel pump, fuel injectors, all parts that the fuel comes in contact with. 
Dec 2016

20000 mi
Bad smell, tachometer jumping when braking, feels like power loss. 
BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016

16300 mi
O2 sensor was dirty. Dealer states this will happen again in 3-5k miles due to defect. BMW is working on the problem. 
Nov 2016

18900 mi
O2 sensor was found to be dirty again. BMW sent new parts and programming for the car. 
Sep 2021

85000 mi

US $897
Engine caught fire due to failure of EGR and intake manifold failure. Replaced EGR, EGR sensor, intake manifold. Walnut shell blasted the intake to remove deposits 
May 2022

92965 mi

US $4102
Front Struts New A/C Condenser 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2020

55000 mi

US $250
Two diesel fuel injectors replaced under special extended diesel warranty by dealer 
Jun 2022

64 mi

US $800
Replaced rear shock/spring assemblies due to left and right broken spring. 

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2015 BMW X3

Engine not specified

BMW X3 in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

16740 mi
Auto hold malfunction 

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2015 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Indiana, United States
Jul 2017 - Oct 2018
Sep 2017

30000 mi
Turbo lag 
BMW X3 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2015 - Nov 2017
Jun 2015

11000 mi
Cracked windshield - was replaced under warranty. Twice during this visit - first replacement was defective. 

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2015 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in California, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
Nov 2015

8400 mi
USB ports not working. Low engine oil. I replaced the engine oil on my own. 
Apr 2017

20000 mi
Running out of coolant the 2nd time. 
BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jan 2022
Oct 2016

9400 mi
Drivers door inner door seal torn. 
Nov 2017

11211 mi
OIL CAP LEAKING 
Apr 2021

22320 mi

C $500
Had to reprogram computer, warning light always on. 
BMW X3 in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2014 - May 2015
Nov 2014 Felt lining inside of storage box to the left of the steering wheel had residue coming off on items in storage compartment. Dealer replaced storage box. No problem since repaired. 
Mar 2015

5000 mi
Rear view back up camera occasionally while driving. Need to take back to dealer again. Rearview camera issue cleared up on its own. 
BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2014 - May 2016
May 2015

8000 mi
Rubber weatherstripping on driver door mirror was loose and needing to be properly reinstalled. The passenger side left "halo" daytime running light was only half illuminated. 
BMW X3 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2015 - Feb 2018
Jan 2016 interior trim loose rattle from moon roof 
Feb 2017

28000 mi
Rattle coming from moonroof. Has been intermittent since winter of 2015/16. 
Jun 2017

29000 mi
Supplemental Restraint System warning, dealer diagnosed as a bad sensor in one of the front head rests. Replaced headrest/sensor. 
BMW X3 in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2017 - Jan 2022
Sep 2019

58000 mi
Coolant thermostat replaced after check engine light 
Oct 2019

58000 mi

US $749
Electronic parking brake malfunction, replaced Parking brake actuator, pads and rotors, left rear brake caliper 
Dec 2021

70000 mi
Replaced engine mounts 

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2015 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

80600 mi

C $1100
Replaced Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler 
BMW X3 in District of Columbia, United States
Sep 2014 - Nov 2016
Jan 2016

5000 mi
Oil leak found at oil filter housing assembly -- replaced assembly and degreased engine compartment. 
Mar 2016

5000 mi
Dealer didn't properly fasten coolant hose during last repair. Hose became detached from radiator and car lost all coolant. Epic technician error. No damage to the engine -- was able to get home before engine temperature rose dramatically. 
BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2015 - Apr 2022
Jul 2016

7740 mi
Check engine light came on. Dealer said issue was a dirty sensor. Was cleaned. No parts required. 
Jun 2017

13640 mi
Transmission knob surface was chipping off. Was replaced under warranty. Replacing knob requires replacement of entire assembly due to computer connected functions. 

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